The Catholic Bookworm

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Fr. Michael Najim on his book Radical Surrender: Letters to Seminarians. In Radical Surrender: Letters to Seminarians, Father Michael Najim offers a series of spiritual letters designed to accompany men discerning the priesthood. Written in the spirit of lectio divina, these reflections guide seminarians toward deeper prayer, trust...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Ian Mahood talks about his book Prince, Patron and Patriarch: The Litany of St. Joseph and the Dogma That Makes It Strong. St. Joseph is often called the Silent Saint―but in this bold and beautifully structured meditation, his voice resounds loud and clear as a spiritual father, guardian, and intercessor for the whole Church. Ian Mahood leads readers throu...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dr. Stephen Rouhana on his book The King and Queen are Naked (April 27, 2026) This book is the result of analysis of the literature on Gender Dysphoria published in journals of psychology, psychiatry, and medicine, and in other relevant publications. In part one, Dr. Rouhana starts from basic definitions and leads the reader through...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Rob Thomas on his book Wordless Connection: Deepen Intimacy Without Saying a Word Even if You’re Married Rebuild your relationship. Strengthen your connection. No words required. When words stop working, most couples try to talk more—but effective connection isn’t about saying the right thing. It’s about doing the right thing. Busin...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Chris Hanson on his book Lily of Our Valley. When God asks you to do the unthinkable, will you obey? Christina's pregnancy should have been a time of joy. At 27 weeks, she was glowing with anticipation, planning for baby Kayla's arrival. Then everything changed in an instant. Diagnosed with liver and kidney failure, Christina and he...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Mary Gillespie on her novel The King (April 13, 2026) The King invites readers on a fantastical journey with Will, a young boy swept from an ordinary day into an extraordinary realm. There he faces magical challenges, surprising allies, and deep questions of loyalty and courage as he seeks the message of the king. A richly imagined...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews  Laura Ercolino on her book The Womb of My Heart Rosary Devotional (April 6, 2026) In The Womb of My Heart, Laura Ercolino invites readers to encounter the mysteries of the Rosary as a living participation in Christ’s life and love. Guided by Mary, the soul becomes a spiritual womb where Divine Love is conceived, nurtured, and born...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Marie Brousseau on her book Defending Human Dignity: Catholic Answers to Gender, Abortion and Relativism (April 6, 2026) In these essays, Canadian Catholic teacher and essayist Marie Brousseau addresses today’s most pressing moral controversies — from freedom of speech and religion to gender ideology, abortion, relativism, and beyon...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Allison Gingras on her book Jesus Heals: Finding Hope, Wholeness, and Peace. Jesus healed a lot of people during his earthly ministry. Yet those healings weren't fancy magic tricks to show off his divinity. Every miracle healing reveals something about Jesus and teaches us about who he is and who we are in him. Jesus Heals guides wo...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Leigh Snead on her book Infertile but Fruitful (March 30, 2026) Those suffering from infertility too often do so in silence, isolation, and even shame. Some married couples find the suffering so raw and intimate that they are unable even to lean on each other. By sharing her story, Leigh Snead aims to encourage open, informed, and g...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Gerry Turcotte on his book The Space Between . (March 23, 2026) The Space Between by Gerry Turcotte is a wry, tender novel that explores faith, failure, love, and longing through a series of sharply observed episodes. Moving from boyhood to adult reckoning, Turcotte writes with humor, intellectual depth, and emotional honesty about...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Kaleb Hammond on his New Oxford Review article "Tolkien’s Insights into the Feminine Soul: Icons of the Virgin Mary in 'The Lord of the Rings'". To subscribe to New Oxford Review, see https://www.newoxfordreview.org/

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Annette Hills on her book New Insight into Seeing the Holy Spirit at Work in Your Life: God’s Invisible Realities Seen in Your Spiritual Mirror—How to Have Better Discernment; Better Recognize the Holy Spirit; Better Understand the Will of God.  Have you ever questioned what God is asking of you, why your prayers feel unanswered, or...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Celeste Behe on her book St. Monica Ministry Manual: A Guide for Drawing Your Loved Ones Back to the Church. (March 17, 2026) The St. Monica Ministry Manual is a comprehensive guide for forming parish-based communities that provide spiritual and practical support to the families of fallen-away Catholics. Rooted in hope and modeled o...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Florencia Moynihan on her book Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with Their Bodies (March 16, 2026) For too long, women have been told their worth lies in being thinner, prettier, or more productive. Yet, behind the façade of “having it all together,” countless women feel exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dee-dee Mihaliak on the Domestic Monastery Bookstore in Avon, CT.   Cart | THE DOMESTIC MONASTERY

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Charlie McKinney on Sophia Press's Saintifi, the Ultimate New Catholic App Features Favorite Audiobooks, eBooks, and Podcasts—All in One. For more, see https://www.catholic365.com/article/57493/saintifi-ultimate-new-catholic-app-features-favorite-audiobooks-ebooks-and-podcastsall-in-one.html

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Costanza Miriana on her book Blessed Is the Day We “Got It Wrong”: A Guide to Marriage Renewal. With a razor-sharp wit and an engaging style, international bestselling author Costanza Miriano delivers a practical, profound, sometimes hilarious exposition on how not just to survive in marriage but to thrive in it. Sharing advice from...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Heidi Bollich-Erne on The Better Part journal authored exclusively by Catholic Women. The Better Part is the first printed intellectual journal of its kind—where Catholic women engage the world with reason, beauty, and boldness. https://www.thebetterpartjournal.com/

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Michael Pakaluk on his book The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters.  """No one has greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."" – John 15:13 What does it mean to live friendship as a Christian? In a culture of fleeting connections and digital noise, The Company We Keep offers a compelling retu...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Anthony DeStefano on his book Your Valentine. Long before greeting cards, chocolates, and candy hearts, there was a man named Valentine — a brave bishop in ancient Rome who risked everything for love. When Christians were persecuted and marriage outlawed, Valentine secretly united couples in holy matrimony. For this, he was thrown i...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Antony Barone Kolenc on his book Begotten, Book 2 of the Incarnate Series (January 28, 2026) Summer, 2012. After five years on the run from perilous government assassins, Joshua Christiansen-the purported clone of Jesus Christ-has taken refuge in a monastery, but skeptical religious authorities still fear he may become the Biblical...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dr. William Ayles on his book Don't Fear the Reaper (January 28, 2026) Don’t Fear the Reaper, Author's Cut is designed for the spiritually curious, unchurched, atheists, agnostics, Christians... anyone drawing breath. Why? Because music is a universal language. Music speaks volumes. There is so much more to the story of spirituality...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Raquel Rose about The Little Rose Shop and her book My First Examen. Start Faithful Habits Early with “My First Examen” Help your child grow in self-awareness and gratitude through the gentle practice of the Daily Examen—specially designed for little hearts and hands. Inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola’s timeless prayer, My First Ex...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Fr. Richard O Connor on his book Pastoral Lessons: A Study in Pastoral Theology, Theory and Practice. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the priestly vocation in light of Christ’s threefold office as King, Prophet, and Priest. Drawing from Scripture, Vatican II, the Catechism, and the writings of St. John Paul II, O Con...